Method and preparation for inhibiting mold growth on pome fruit

摘要

A method and preparation are disclosed for inhibiting the growth of mold on a pome fruit. The method includes exposing the pome fruit to a preparation which includes a sufficient concentration of Sporobolomyces roseus to significantly inhibit the growth of the mold on the fruit. In particular, the mold is a blue-mold or a gray-mold. The preparation includes Sporobolomyces roseus having a concentration which is sufficient to significantly inhibit the growth of the mold on the fruit. The preparation can further include an additional component which can significantly inhibit the growth of the mold. An example of a suitable additional component is Pseudomonas syringae bacteria.